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What to do in case of death in Spiez?

An interactive checklist to guide you through the first administrative and personal steps.

  1. 1. Contact the doctor

    First 2 hours

    If the death occurs at home, immediately contact the family doctor or the 144 emergency service for the official confirmation of death and the issuance of the medical certificate (essential for all further steps).

  2. 2. Choose a funeral home

    Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.

  3. 3. Inform loved ones and the potential employer

    Before any public announcement, it is essential to personally inform the family, close friends, and any potential employer of the deceased.

  4. 4. Official notification to the Civil Registry Office

    Must be done at Zivilstandsamt Oberland West (within 48 hours).

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Practical Guide: What to do in case of death in Spiez

Spiez residents must report deaths to the Zivilstandsamt Oberland West, the civil registry office serving the commune.

Legal Procedures

Deaths must be announced to the Zivilstandsamt Oberland West within 48 hours. The office is located at Scheibenstrasse 3, 3600 Thun. Contact the office by telephone at +41 31 635 43 00 or by email at za.oberland-west@pom.be.ch.

Zivilstandsamt Oberland West
+41 31 635 43 00

Cemeteries and Resting Places

Spiez manages several cemeteries. The main one is Friedhof Spiez (Kirchgasse 5, 3700 Spiez).

  • Friedhof Spiez (Kirchgasse 5, 3700 Spiez)

    Friedhof Spiez is the main cemetery in Spiez, located at Kirchgasse 5, 3700 Spiez. It offers inhumation, cremation, columbarium, and jardin souvenir sepulture types.

  • Friedhof Einigen (Einigen, 3700 Spiez)

    Friedhof Einigen is a cemetery in Spiez located at Einigen, 3700 Spiez. It offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.

  • Friedhof Faulensee (Faulensee, 3700 Spiez)

    Friedhof Faulensee is a cemetery in Spiez located at Faulensee, 3700 Spiez. It offers inhumation, cremation, and columbarium services.

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